SIMILARITY
1. both dramas reveal the complex and messiest details of the industry, showing how dark and evil it can be, along with the jealousy, competition, and the way friendships get ruined, like what happened between jae hee and raik.
2. both stories focus on powerful and influential main characters. although the female lead wasn’t powerful at first and struggled her way to the top, the male lead is the richest and most influential of them all, and is extremely obsessed with and protective of the female lead.
3. the main theme in both dramas is mystery, revolving around the death of someone (possibly the heroine—no spoilers), which keeps the story intense and engaging throughout, despite having a happy ending.
4. both dramas have strong soundtracks, but celebrity stands out with its sharp, intense visuals that make the scenes even more gripping and keep you completely hooked.
1. both dramas reveal the complex and messiest details of the industry, showing how dark and evil it can be, along with the jealousy, competition, and the way friendships get ruined, like what happened between jae hee and raik.
2. both stories focus on powerful and influential main characters. although the female lead wasn’t powerful at first and struggled her way to the top, the male lead is the richest and most influential of them all, and is extremely obsessed with and protective of the female lead.
3. the main theme in both dramas is mystery, revolving around the death of someone (possibly the heroine—no spoilers), which keeps the story intense and engaging throughout, despite having a happy ending.
4. both dramas have strong soundtracks, but celebrity stands out with its sharp, intense visuals that make the scenes even more gripping and keep you completely hooked.
SIMILARITY
1. the judge from hell is so good and has the same male lead as this drama. kim jae yeong portrayed his character to a T. both dramas are heavier on emotional backstory, with loads of childhood trauma that makes you bawl your eyes out.
2. in this drama, he is a murder suspect, and in that one, he is investigating and trying to find his parents’ killer. he also suspects and stalks the FL because he thinks she is a murderer as well. that drama is similar to this one in both mystery and romance, and the romance there is so good—the chemistry is so hot, it takes time to build up, and he is cute and assertive there too.
3. kang bit na, portrayed by park shin hye, is a total psycho, an absolute nutjob, and she is so crazy you can’t help but love her. she is morally black, similar to how maeng sena here is portrayed as someone who would do anything for money.
1. the judge from hell is so good and has the same male lead as this drama. kim jae yeong portrayed his character to a T. both dramas are heavier on emotional backstory, with loads of childhood trauma that makes you bawl your eyes out.
2. in this drama, he is a murder suspect, and in that one, he is investigating and trying to find his parents’ killer. he also suspects and stalks the FL because he thinks she is a murderer as well. that drama is similar to this one in both mystery and romance, and the romance there is so good—the chemistry is so hot, it takes time to build up, and he is cute and assertive there too.
3. kang bit na, portrayed by park shin hye, is a total psycho, an absolute nutjob, and she is so crazy you can’t help but love her. she is morally black, similar to how maeng sena here is portrayed as someone who would do anything for money.
SIMILARITY
1. not an idol/fan dynamic, but a high school setting. the male lead is broken, lonely, and completely torn apart, shunned by society, while the girl is loved by everyone and does everything she can to save him. she is extremely protective of him, making the story just as bittersweet as this drama.
2. while idol I is much more serious, head over heels adds comedic aspects to lighten the heavier topics. still, the emotional weight remains strong, and this drama is a complete masterpiece that will get you so freaking hooked. the chemistry is absolutely off the charts.
3. the male lead’s backstory is complex and heartbreaking, to the point that you will literally cry. he is torn, damaged, and misunderstood, yet deeply kind and selfless. although he seems rude and ignorant at first, he turns out to be incredibly precious and someone you just want to protect at all costs.
4. the female lead is deeply obsessed with him, just like se na here is in love with the male lead. she is initially drawn to him because of his beauty, not because he did something for her. their emotional scenes are intense and powerful, showing a love that grows despite pain and misunderstanding.
1. not an idol/fan dynamic, but a high school setting. the male lead is broken, lonely, and completely torn apart, shunned by society, while the girl is loved by everyone and does everything she can to save him. she is extremely protective of him, making the story just as bittersweet as this drama.
2. while idol I is much more serious, head over heels adds comedic aspects to lighten the heavier topics. still, the emotional weight remains strong, and this drama is a complete masterpiece that will get you so freaking hooked. the chemistry is absolutely off the charts.
3. the male lead’s backstory is complex and heartbreaking, to the point that you will literally cry. he is torn, damaged, and misunderstood, yet deeply kind and selfless. although he seems rude and ignorant at first, he turns out to be incredibly precious and someone you just want to protect at all costs.
4. the female lead is deeply obsessed with him, just like se na here is in love with the male lead. she is initially drawn to him because of his beauty, not because he did something for her. their emotional scenes are intense and powerful, showing a love that grows despite pain and misunderstanding.
